It is with profound sadness that the Shareholders and Board of Directors of the Service Metals Group of Companies announce the death of Mr John Cullen.

John was the Managing Director of Servemet NW Ltd and spent many years as a Shareholder and Main Board Director of our group of companies.

John sadly passed away at home whilst in the loving care of his family after an illness bravely borne.

He will be missed by his friends and colleagues across our organisation and by our many customers and suppliers.

Group Chairman Mr John Winn said: “John was much more than a colleague; he was a good friend for many years.”

“He played a pivotal part in our organisation’s development. He was the first person we turned to when we decided to expand our operations.”

“He worked tirelessly to make Servemet NW Ltd the success it is today and was an innovator of many new products to our range.”

“John had a great sense of humour and will be greatly missed by colleagues across our group but particularly those with whom he worked at Servemet NW Ltd in Oldham. Our thoughts and prayers are with them and his family at this very sad time.”